Indigenous Career Opportunity - Pumping Operator (Level 1)

Grizzlytrek-Group; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp or hotel accommodation

Field bonus on every job

Life insurance

Extended health care

Travel insurance

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking a Pumping Operator (Level 1) in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is a full-time, entry-level field position on a pumping crew.

No prior experience is required and full training is provided. You will work a 15 day on, 6 day off rotation and be on call 24 hours a day during your shift. The role involves driving service equipment to wells, assisting with rig up and rig out, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• No prior oilfield experience required; full training provided.
• Valid Class 1 driver’s licence with a current driver’s abstract.
• Valid Standard First Aid and H2S Alive certifications.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a physical fitness assessment.
• Willing to work a 15 day on, 6 day off rotation and be on call 24 hours while on shift.

Responsibilities

• Drive service equipment to and from the wellsite.
• Assist with rig up and rig out, which is physically demanding in all weather.
• Service, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in the field and in the shop.
• Keep the shop organized and the equipment job ready between calls.
• Follow the supervisor’s directions on every job.
• Work according to site safety procedures, permits, and hazard assessments.
• Stay available on call 24 hours a day through the 15 day rotation.

Skills

Drive service equipment

Rig up / Rig out

Site safety procedures

Job description

Pumping Operator (Level 1)
Grande Prairie, Alberta | Full-Time
Oilfield Services / Pumping Services | Entry Level | 15 On, 6 Off Rotation

Position Type Full-Time

Location Grande Prairie, Alberta

Schedule 15 days on with 24 hour on call availability, 6 days off

Compensation Competitive, based on experience

Experience Not required, full training provided

Licence Valid Class 1 driver's licence, with a current driver's abstract

Certification Standard First Aid, H2S Alive

Accommodations Camp or hotel provided for nights spent working outside Grande Prairie

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

Position Type Full-Time Location Grande Prairie, Alberta Schedule 15 days on with 24 hour on call availability, 6 days off Compensation Competitive, based on experience Experience Not required, full training provided Licence Valid Class 1 driver's licence, with a current driver's abstract Certification Standard First Aid, H2S Alive Accommodations Camp or hotel provided for nights spent working outside Grande Prairie About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Pumping Operator (Level 1) to join our valued client's team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is a full-time, entry level field position on a pumping crew. No previous experience is required and full training is provided.

You will run a 15 day on, 6 day off rotation, on call 24 hours a day while on shift. The work covers driving service equipment to and from the wellsite, assisting the crew with rig up and rig out, and keeping tools, equipment, and the shop in service ready condition. This is hands‑on field work and a real entry point into the oilfield service industry.

What You'll Do

• Drive service equipment to and from the wellsite
• Assist with rig up and rig out, which is physically demanding work in all weather
• Service, clean, and maintain tools and equipment in the field and in the shop
• Keep the shop organized and the equipment job ready between calls
• Follow the direction of the supervisor on every job
• Work to site safety procedures, permits, and hazard assessments
• Stay available on call 24 hours a day through the 15 day rotation

What You Bring

• Valid Class 1 driver's licence
• A current driver's abstract
• Valid Standard First Aid certification
• Valid H2S Alive certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a physical fitness assessment
• Physically able to handle demanding field work in all weather, including rig up and rig out
• Willing to work a 15 day on, 6 day off rotation and be on call 24 hours while on shift
• Able to travel and stay overnight outside Grande Prairie when a job requires it

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pumping, cementing, or oilfield service experience, which may qualify you for a higher level and higher pay
• Experience driving heavy service units on lease roads and in winter conditions
• Additional safety tickets such as Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, or Ground Disturbance

Work Environment This is field service work based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The rotation is 15 days on with 24 hour on call availability, followed by 6 days off. Most jobs are within reach of Grande Prairie. When a job takes you out of the area overnight, camp or hotel accommodation is provided for those nights. Rig up and rig out is physically demanding and happens in all weather.

Additional Information This is an entry level position and no previous experience is required. Full training is provided. Your starting level is based on the experience you bring, and any related experience may qualify you for a higher position and a higher salary. From Operator 1 there is a defined path to Operator 2, Operator 3, and then Supervisor 1, 2, and 3.

What We Offer

• Salary plus a field bonus on every job, paid as an hourly wage
• Full training provided, with no previous experience required
• Camp or hotel accommodation provided when work takes you out of Grande Prairie overnight
• A defined path from Operator 1 to Operator 2, Operator 3, and Supervisor
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support

Are you a Canadian Indigenous Person?

A Canadian Indigenous Person is an aboriginal person as defined in the Constitution Act of Canada and includes a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit person. First Nations includes “Status”, “Treaty”, or “Registered” Indians as well as individuals of aboriginal descent who are “Non-Status” and “Non-Registered” Indian*

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